Cochrane Db Syst Rev
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Sep 2015
Review Meta AnalysisParenteral fluid regimens for improving functional outcome in people with acute stroke.
Parenteral fluids are commonly used in people with acute stroke with poor oral fluid intake. However, the balance between benefit and harm for different fluid regimens is unclear. ⋯ We found no evidence that colloids were associated with lower odds of death or dependence in the medium term after stroke compared with crystalloids, though colloids were associated with greater odds of pulmonary oedema. We found no evidence to guide the best volume, duration, or mode of parenteral fluid delivery for people with acute stroke.